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FORMER RACER BUILDING MODELS OF FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO CARS
Toledo, Ohio—November 19, 2012: Judging from the photo, Desi “Tas” Kesler has found a hobby-a hobby that requires precision work and attention to detail. The former Toledo Speedway racer is now building replicas of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway race cars to keep himself busy. Health issues have sidelined Tas from his daily work.
His love for racing directed Tas to the hobby of building model cars. He has completed several cars already this fall, and, with Christmas right around the corner, his workload is expected to increase.
To check out Kesler’s work, go to www.facebook.com/TazRacingCollectibles. Taz can be reached at 419-754-7127 or at tazmania2329@yahoo.com for more information.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
To our fans, sponsors, race teams and officials, may you enjoy a day of rest and peace with your family and friends...Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.
We have spoken with Gary Lindahl...his hip replacement surgery yesterday was successful.
And to Brad Keselowski and his family--CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
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FIGURE 8 TRAILER-BUS-BOAT AND FLAG POLE RACE SET FOR FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO
Toledo, Ohio—December 7, 2012: Several new events are in store for race fans and racers for the upcoming 2013 season at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. While the traditional School Bus Figure 8 races and Figure 8 Boat Races are once again part of each schedule, a pair of new events will be added—the Figure 8 Trailer race and the Flag Pole Race.
Both the Figure 8 Boat and Figure 8 Trailer events will be opened up to competitors to bring their own tow vehicles and Travel Trailers and Boats for the events. The objective is very simple—to finish the race with your trailer or your boat still attached to your tow vehicle! The action takes place on the Figure 8 course at both speedways, making for a fun-filled and unpredictable event, featuring plenty of crashing and destruction!
The Flag Pole race should be quite entertaining! Using the short track at Toledo and Flat Rock’s ¼ mile paved oval, a tire and pole will be placed in the center of the straight-aways. Again, it’s very simple—make a total of 10 laps, but the vehicle will have to make a loop around each tire each lap! Traffic is sure to be hectic as the field battles its way around the flag poles each and every lap of the race!
The rules sheet for the Trailer, Boat and Flag Pole races may be downloaded from either of the track’s webpage. The sheet is located under forms.
...2013 ARCA FIGURE 8 RULE AMENDMENT; 2013 TIRE BULLETIN
December 10, 2012
2013 ARCA FIGURE 8 RULE AMENDMENT
*2013 rule book takes precedent over this rules change sheet.
*Page numbers may change in 2013 rule book
*2012 rule book, Page 55, 9. BODY, A:
Figure 8 car has option to run without nosepiece and/or fenders, with following specifications: Front bumper must be minimum of 17 inches and no more than 19 inches from the ground to bumper (bumper height will apply to all Figure 8 cars). Maximum 2 inch by 3 inch tubing, .083 maximum thickness. Bumpers must be rounded off. Front bumper may be no wider than center of tread width. Nerf bar on front bumper may not exceed 10 inches in height. Front fenders to cover at least half the tire or may run with no fenders. No sharp edges.
December 10, 2012
To: ARCA Sportsman, Street Stock, Figure 8 teams
RE: 2013 tire rule
The ARCA Sportsman, Street Stock and Figure 8 divisions will now utilize the Hoosier 880 tire for competition for the 2013 season. The Hoosier 880 tire will be available in the 26.5 and 27.5 sizes. This tire will replace the Hoosier Sportsman tire.
Both the 880 tire and the Sportsman tire will be legal for competition through June 1, 2013. No mixing of compounds will be permitted (all 4 tires must be of same compound).
After June 1, 2013, the Hoosier 880 compound will be
the only tire permitted for competition in the 3 divisions listed above.
The tire was tested at both Flat Rock and Toledo in September and October.
*This 2013 rules bulletin is also being mailed to ARCA Figure 8, Sportsman and Street Stock drivers and/or owners that were registered in 2012.
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SPEEDWAY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY/CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 21
The Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day and Christmas Party Friday, December 21. Complimentary appetizers will be served all day long, beginning when the doors open at Noon. The kitchen will be open and of course, the beverage of your choice will be available!
Everyone is invited! We will also welcome back track co-owner Roy Mott and announcer Gary Lindahl to the party! Roy is recovering from a kidney transplant, while Gary is making progress following his second hip replacement surgery. Both are planning to be at the party in the evening, at the very least!
For those in a giving mood and a little fun, a white elephant gift exchange ($10 maximum on gift value) will take place at 7 p.m. A 50/50 raffle will also be conducted by the Driven Women. The drawing will take place at 9 p.m. You must be present to win!
Miller Lite cans will be $1.25 each, with bucket specials also available. The complimentary appetizers will consist of meatballs, veggie trays, chips, pretzels, dips and more!
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season, the return of Roy and Gary and anything else you want to celebrate December 21….as Gary would say……be there!!!!!!
...2013 X CAR RULES ARE HERE!
They are plain, they are simple---they are the X Car rules! The X Car class will run at Toledo Speedway on the short track for the 2013 season. The rules allow several types of race cars to compete as 1 class.
**The division was NOT created for 1 type of car...but offers the opportunity to race if your class of car is not scheduled for that evening of racing! Point standings will be kept and a sponsor is being sought.
The 2013 schedule will be released prior to January 1.
2013 X CAR RULES (12-12-12)
Car must have full roof; Figure 8 style roofs ok. Any roof attachments must be secure to inspector’s discretion.
TIRES: . 8 inch Hoosier 880, 26.5 and 27.5 sizes. This tire will replace Hoosier Sportsman Tire. Both compounds will be legal for competition through June 1, 2013. NO mixing of compounds permitted (all 4 tires must be of same compound). After June 1, 2013, the Hoosier 880 compound will be the only tire permitted for competition. NO SOAKING OR ALTERING TIRES
8” max. steel wheels only.
REAR SPOILER: 8” X 58” MAX. No verticals of any kind.
WEIGHT: 3000 lbs. w/driver. Max. 55 % left side. 6 cylinders: 2800 lbs; 4 cylinders-2400 lbs.
Mufflers mandatory-maximum 100 db limit.
Pump gasoline only. FUEL CELL MANDATORY.
ALL ARCA SAFETY RULES APPLY. HELMET: SNELL 2005 OR NEWER.
FIRESUIT, RACING GLOVES, NECK COLLAR OR HEAD/NECK RESTRAINT SYSTEM MANDATORY.
BELTS: 3-YEAR MAX. DATING.
**All drivers will be required to have operating 1-way scanner or Raceceiver while on the track at all times.
**All rules/interpretation to inspector’s discretion
**A CAR MAY RUN ONLY 1 FEATURE PER NIGHT.
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DRIVE TRAIN SPECIALISTS RETURNS TO BACK FLAT ROCK STREET STOCK CLASS
Flat Rock, MI--January 30, 2013: Flat Rock Speedway’s ARCA Street Stock division, one of the most competitive weekly racing classes in the area, has backing again from Warren, MI business DTS Drive Train Specialists. The company returns for their 3rd season of sponsorship of the division, a staple of weekly racing at Flat Rock since 1977.
DTS joins Moran Chevrolet (Late Models) and Parts Galore (Figure 8) as title sponsors of the 3 featured classes at “The Rock” for the upcoming 2013 season.
In addition to their Street Stock backing, DTS will also continue its associate sponsorship of Toledo’s Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, which will mark its Silver Anniversary of the race in 2013.
The company will also provide sponsorship for the Friday, July 26 pre-race practice and party for the prestigious Moran Chevrolet Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series at Flat Rock this season. The practice has been moved to Friday night for this race, which has become a can’t miss event for race fans in the Michigan-Ohio-Indiana-Canada area. The race follows the next day, Saturday, July 27. Complete details surrounding this event will be announced during the summer.
“We are very proud to announce the return of DTS Drive Train Specialists to our sponsorship program for the Street Stock class again this season,” noted Scott Schultz, General Manager of the 2 tracks. “Our thanks to Sandy Rissman, Claude Plante Jr. and the entire group at DTS for their continued support of our race teams at both Flat Rock and Toledo.”
Additional sponsorship announcements will follow as they are secured in the coming weeks.
Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com for the 2013 race schedules and updated information and news on both tracks.
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Congrats ARCA Midwest Tour Champ Jonathan Eilen
Congratulations to ARCA Midwest Tour champions Jonathan Eilen and crew, who were officially crowned 2012 champs during the banquet awards ceremony Saturday night in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. at the Chula Vista Resort.
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REMEMBERING SHIRLEY MOTT
Shirley Mott, age 92, the mother of Roy Mott, Toledo Speedway co-owner, passed away Monday, February 11. She was born November 21, 1920 in Springfield, IL.
Shirley is also survived by daughters Janet and Kristin, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 sister.
Visitation will be held at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI on Thursday, February 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, February 15 from Noon to 8 p.m.
Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday, February 16 at 11 a.m. Shirley will be laid to rest at the Cadillac Memorial Gardens West.
Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice.
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PIT PAD RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE!
2013 Pit pad rentals for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are now up for grabs! The order form is located under "Forms".
Please download and print the forms, and mail with a check prior to the April 12 deadline. The price goes up after April 12.
Questions-please call Scott at 419-727-1100.
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 4
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 1, 2013) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. Reserved seating will be available for several events, with advance general admission tickets also available for selected races.
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Benjamin bringing winning ways to Toledo
(TOLEDO, Ohio – March 26, 2013) – To say Kyle Benjamin is on a roll is an understatement.
He was already one of the hottest late model drivers in the country last year when he won the 2012 ARCA/CRA Super Series Southern Championship, the youngest champ the series has ever had. Then he scored an unprecedented four straight wins during “Speedweeks” at New Smyrna, Fla., further building on his increasingly solid racing resume.
Benjamin has continued on his soaring career path by winning six of the 10 races he has entered. He will be a driver to watch when he steers his Benjamin Motorsports Ford into the 7-Up 150 at Toledo Speedway April 20
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Longtime ARCA Late Model Crew Member Bill Giordano Passes
William Joseph Giordano, long time ARCA Late Model crew member for the late John Anderson and others including Artie and Jay Sommers, died unexpectedly March 25 at the age of 60. Giordano was a fixture at Mt. Clemens Race Track, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways and at major late model racing events around the midwest from the late 1960s into the 1980s and was affectionately known as "Dago". He was a frequent visitor to the Stan Yee Racing shop and was employed by high performance parts companies including Diamond Racing Products and Katech Engineering.
...THOUGHTS, PRAYERS WITH KIM HEBERT
The Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway track officials and race teams send their thoughts and prayers to Kim Hebert,the wife of ARCA Street Stock driver Chris Hebert (Car #31).
Word has been received that Kim has been diagnosed with a serious illness. Please keep Kim and Chris in your thoughts and prayers.
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COLD FLAT ROCK PRACTICE HEATS THINGS UP FOR NEW SEASON
Flat Rock, Michigan—April 20, 2013: Despite a dusting of snow on the rooftops and the track surface in the morning, a hearty group of 47 race teams took laps at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon to prepare for the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener, which is set for Saturday, April 27. The cold, bitter wind and snow flurries failed to halt the 5 hour practice session, which went off without any incidents.
A variety of race cars--Late Models, Figure 8’s, Street Stocks, Sportsman, Trucks, Enduro cars, Great Lakes Mini Cups and MCR Dwarf Cars zipped around the fast ¼ mile oval in preparation for the 2013 racing season. The new-look Figure 8’s were sharp, as the class has the option to run without front fenders and nosepieces, giving the cars a Modified-type look.
The final practice session before opening night is set for Wednesday, April 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pit area will open at 4 p.m.
Flat Rock Speedway will begin its 60th Anniversary season Saturday, April 27 with the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener, featuring the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks.
Saturday’s time schedule for the opener has the pit area opening at 1:30, practice begins at 3 (spectator gates will also open at this time), time trials at 5 and racing at 7 p.m. The track is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The phone number is 734-782-2480.
Parking is FREE on the track grounds. Flat Rock Speedway features the best entertainment value and concession pricing in Southeastern Michigan!
Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.
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Banquet Ticket Deadline is this Saturday, October 25th!
Tickets will be mailed out beginning Monday, October 27.
2009 RULE CHANGES
Rule changes/amendments will be mailed out Monday, October 27 to the Driver/Owner list for each of the six divisions. Very, very few changes------
See you at the banquet!
...Just in Time for the Holidays
Stay tuned for 2009 Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Schedules...
Flat Rock Schedule Ready: Toledo to Follow
TOLEDO OH (1-9-09): Flat Rock Speedway's 2009 schedule is now out, with the 1/4 mile asphalt oval slated to begin its 56th consecutive season of operation beginning Saturday night, April 25. The ARCA Late Models, Figure 8's and Street Stocks will provide a majority of the action at "The Rock" again this year.
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Flat Rock Speedway Becomes A "Pepper"; New Soft Drink Company Takes Over
FLAT ROCK, MI: (1-14-09): Flat Rock Speedway management and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Bottling Group is pleased to announce the formation of a marketing partnership for the next 3 racing seasons at the ¼ mile asphalt oval. Beginning with this April, the Toledo, OH based soft drink distributor will provide product to "The Rock" for Flat Rock's concession operation.
...Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Pad Rental Form
TOLEDO OH (3-24-09)--2009 Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway Pad Rental Forms can be downloaded by visiting the ARCA Competitor Site. Race teams can save $50 on the pad rental price by purchasing before April 1st. For more information, call 419-727-1100.
...2009 Mall Show Forms
Condolences to the family of Ashley Loving
Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Notes and News--Monday, February 16, 2009
On New Year's Day, Steve Chartrand and his father, Jim, took their Street Stock to Sandusky Speedway's annual Hangover race. Steve competed in the Champagne class with Late Models and Sportsman cars and took the feature win! (See photo). Congratulations, Steve!
...Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway February Bulletin
This is the third of our winter bulletins. March issue will be posted around the 19th. The schedules are posted on the website. Flat Rock office will open in April. Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please direct all calls to Toledo. Please share this bulletin with those who do not use the computer!
...2009 Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Fuel and Tire Policy/Prices
RACING FUEL
SUNOCO Racing Fuel, distributed by Bazell Race Fuels, will supply the tracks with fuel. The cost continues to rise and fall, but it appears that the price will be lower in 2009. First deliveries of fuel will take place in mid-April; we'll announce the price at that time. Bazell has also agreed to once again contribute to the point fund at both tracks.
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Kez Comes Home; Guest Speaker at Annual Toledo, Flat Rock Press Conference......
Flat Rock/Toledo Bowling Tournament Rolls
TOLEDO, OH: The New Glass Bowl Lanes hosted the Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway bowling tournament Sunday afternoon. The group of about 25 bowlers took part in the 9-Pin No Tap tournament being held at the Glass Bowl, which serves as the sponsor of Toledo's Winner's Circle. Owner Ron Gorney also furnishes the tour bus for the track during the summer months.
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Condolences to Litogot Family & Friends
Bill Litogot Sr., who drove in ARCA sanctioned races at Mt. Clemens Race Track and Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, passed away after a fall at his home Monday evening March 16. Litogot attended the Racer's Reunion Saturday at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, along with his son Bill Litogot Jr., grandson Bill Litogot III and his great grandson. Bill Litogot Sr. was 86. Bill Litogot III is the 2006 ARCA 4-Cylinder division champion and currently competes in the ARCA Late Model division. Funeral services are private.
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